| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $220.64 | 6.757% | $235.5486 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.25 | 10.385% | $87.4801 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.36 | 9.748% | $36.6119 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.33 | 3.671% | $248.1158 | $248.12 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.42 | 10.600% | $108.8525 | $108.85 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.27 | 3.847% | $180.9742 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.99 | 5.622% | $95.0492 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.26 | $992.6323 | $992.63 | $992.60 | $992.60 | |